Wild Card Wednesday: Peachy Keen

$52, The String Bean

Truth be told, I'm usually not a fan of understated elegance. I've always been the kind of girl with border-line gaudy taste . However, there is something about this piece that really caught my eye. I'm not sure if it's the color of beads or the beautiful finish of the metal but either way, it's just PEACHY.

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THIS OR THAT Tuesday

THIS or

$78, AfterParis

THAT?

$36, Boutique 33

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Monday Madness: Where are my Keys?

$38, ShopIntuition

[True Story] I consider myself a pretty responsible person. I help old ladies cross the street, pay my bills on time, ignore my ex-boyfriend's calls...you know, the basics. However this weekend, to my dismay, I misplaced my keys! This has NEVER happened before and never will it happen again. I am determined to find a fashionable way to display my keys around my neck. I'm using this necklace as my inspiration.

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Deal of the week (Thursday): Swimming with Dolphins

$59.88, Wal-Mart

Every time I visit Cancun, I always place "Swimming with Dolphins" on my to do list and never seem to get around to it. There's only so much a girl can do in 4 days. With its white gold finish and sparkling diamonds, this ring will remind me to TAKE A BREAK, enjoy the tropical paradise and actually make time to swim with the dolphins.

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Wild Card Wednesday: I want to FLY away!

$35, Refinery29

As a little girl, I remember my parents placing me on the plane for a trip to my grandma's house. My sister and I would be so excited because we'd get to sit in the Captain's chair and travel alone like "Big Girls". This necklace reminds me of a simpler time when flying was just plane fun.

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THIS OR THAT Tuesday: Lego my Heart

Which do you prefer? Leave your comments below.

THIS or

**Yes these are REAL Legos**
($10, PixelGirlShop)

THAT ?

($8, Shop Suey)

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Shop Planet LuLu: LA's Premier Sample Sale Company

Shop Planet LuLu Online

For those of you who have been sleeping under a rock for the past year, Planet LuLu is one of the best sites to great fashion for less. No knockoffs here! Just authentic products at unbelievable prices. All of their sales are by invite only so head on over to the site, put yourself on the list and tell 'em ME sent ya!

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Monday Madness: I'm in Love

$16, Nordstrom

Some would say that true love only happens once in a lifetime but I beg to differ. Each day I find a new piece of jewelry that I'm totally in love in with and today's no exception. I love the enamel finish and gold detailing of this necklace. For a price this fantastic, maybe I'll buy it in red too!

P.S.
I've seen this necklace in person and it's absolutely to die for!

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Frantic Friday: A Dove in the Hand

$12.50, Delia's

If a bird in the hand is worth more than 2 in the bush, then this necklace is priceless. This piece is light, airy and heavy on style. I guess the saying is true. Birds of a feather...well, you know the rest!

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ME's on eBay

Check out my fantastic items on eBay! Feel free to head on over and bid on your favorites.

Current Bid: $19.99, eBay

Starting bid $9.99, eBay

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Have a great weekend!

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Deal of the week (Thursday): Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star

$25, SnazzyGirl

Star light, star bright, the first star I see tonight. I wish I may, I wish I might...have these earrings in my shopping bag tonight.

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Wild Card Wednesday: Flowers in Bloom

$29.99, Victoria Secret

Well Victoria, the secret is out! Spring is approaching and this flower is in full bloom. This cuff is fantastic and is the perfect accessory to pair with your LBD.

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This or That Tuesday: ME's on Ebay

To make room for all of my spring merchandise, I've listed some fantastic items on eBay.

Which do you prefer?

Feel free to leave your comments below and hop on over to eBay to bid on your favs.

THIS or
Starting Bid $19.99, eBay

THAT?
Starting Bid, $14.99, eBay

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Monday Madness: Shoot an Arrow Straight to my Heart!

$6.99, Urban Outfitters

Some would call ME a heartbreaker. The real love 'em and leave 'em type of girl. With these earrings, I can pay homage to Cupid and maybe learn something about true love in the process.

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Talk to ME

ME is always on the look out for hott new jewelry designers or products that may be of interest to our readers. We also love meeting new bloggers and welcome all link swapping requests. To contact us, drop us a line at shopmargariteelaine AT gmail dot COM. In the subject line, please include either New Jewelry Designer/Product OR Link Swapping Request (which ever applies to your request).

We look forward to hearing from you!

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ME featured in The Budget Fashionista Newsletter

One of ME's comments made into this week's Budget Fashionista Fashion Report. The Budget Fashionista is a great website that offers tips for staying stylish on a budget. Here are the shoes and comment that helped us earn our claim to fame.


“I know I'll be the long ranger on this one but I'm digging the gold boots. Please don't kill me! I can't help it.... I'm a sucker for moccasins. However…. I have several appointments with my shoe therapist to work through my issues…” Margarite Elaine
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Frantic Friday

$8.50, Amazon

Oh how I miss home! Usually around this time of year, my girlfriends & I eagerly await the release of the Houston Rodeo Show schedule. Don't laugh! We have fantastic shows each and every year. This necklace takes me back to a place where the Appaloosa run wild and 4-H reigns supreme.

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Photo courtesy of: TopButton and Kristopher Dukes

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FROM ME TO YOU: Deal of the week (Thursday)

$11.40, Asos

When I was a little girl, I used to fantasize for hours about becoming a ballerina. One of my favorite books was, Angelica on Stage, which was a about a female mouse who danced in the ballet. Then I saw, Center Stage, and my love was reignited. Oh how I wish to be a ballerina....

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Wildcard Wednesday

If you are anything like I am, your probably a little strapped for cash after all the gift buying of Christmas, Partying for New Years and Splurging on the January Sales – but you still want to get your retail fix and continue to update your wardrobe on a, oh say, weekly basis!!!

The best way to do this is with jewelry. Here are my Top 5 Sites to buy Reasonably Priced Jewelry;

5. Target – You can’t go past Target for cheap costume and ‘fine’ jewelry.

4. EBay - Great for some homemade, one off pieces designed and made by people who don’t have a store. As always, be sure to check sellers feedback to ensure you are buying from a trusted seller.

3. Girlprops – Cheap Cheap Cheap costume jewelry. Regularly featured in US magazines such as Seventeen and Cosmogirl. Also regulary featured on Margarite Elaine.

2.ASOS – This UK site has every kind of jewelry you could ask for and some ridiculously low prices. Shipping from the UK to other counties is surprisingly cheap too.

1. Margarite Elaine– Our very own stylist and jewelry designer. ME jewelry is affordable, of high quality and most importantly, totally devine. In most cases, ME can even make or find items upon request!!!
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THIS OR THAT Tuesday

Yeah, I know, I know. This is a fashion jewelry blog but I saw these shoes and couldn't resist. They are from an awesome website that specializes in offering shoes for ladies with a larger footprint. ME wears a size 12 and let me tell ya, this site is a godsend. Now my lil' piggies can be comfortable and in style. What a concept!

Which do you prefer? Leave your comments below.

THIS or
($89, Barefoot Tess)

THAT?
($64, Barefoot Tess)

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Monday Madness

$27.49, bebe

This is the perfect necklace to accentuate your winter layers. I recommend wearing this over your turtlenecks or maybe with one your deep v-neck sweaters. Either way, with a price this great...you can't go wrong!

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Frantic Friday

$24, Emitations

Just in time for spring, these earrings definitely make a statement. Composed of beryl, a gemstone known to bring its wearer good luck, these earrings will get your New Year off to a great start. Down on your luck? Maybe these earrings will bring you good fortune in 2007.

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FROM ME TO YOU: Deal of the week (Thursday)

$119.99 (regularly $175), Juicy Couture @ Bloomingdales
+ TAKE AN EXTRA 30% OFF WITH CODE SNOW30

Aren't the after Christmas sales great?! This bracelet has a ton of chunky charms, a toggle closure and is finished with a wonderful silvertone. Who knew the girls over at Juicy could be so edgy?

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Wild Card Wednesday

$12.99, GirlProps

This necklace reminds me of a vintage Siamese cat painting I saw as a child. With its emerald green eyes and gold finish, this necklace is definitely the cat's meow.

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ME featured in ThisNext

Margarite Elaine, $17

Today, much to my surprise, I received an email from Kristopher Dukes containing some exciting news. My fabulous trinkets have been featured in ThisNext. ThisNext is a great shopcast site that allows us, the readers, to share our favorite finds on the net. Check out my finds on the bottom half of the right margin. These are the earrings that made the cut. Interested in rocking these beauties? Drop ME a line and we'll see what we can work out.
This is a Happy New Year indeed!

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